Holding Others Without Losing Yourself ebook

A Sustainable Guide for Doulas

Being a doula means holding space in some of life’s most vulnerable moments. We witness intensity. We absorb emotion. We carry stories. And somewhere along the way, many of us begin to feel stretched thin.

Holding Others Without Losing Yourself is a reflective and practical guide for doulas who want to stay deeply connected to their work without burning out or disappearing inside it.

Written by Sydney Pepper — birth and postpartum doula, educator, and mentor — this book explores what it truly means to support families while also protecting your energy, your boundaries, and your sustainability.

Inside, you’ll explore:

• What “holding space” actually means in practice

• Redefining strength in birthwork

• The history of the word doula and reclaiming your role

• Boundaries that are compassionate and clear

• Pricing and capacity in a way that supports longevity

• Staying in the work without sacrificing yourself

This book blends reflection and structure. It’s not about hustling harder. It’s about building a practice that can hold you, too.

Perfect for:

• New doulas finding their footing

• Experienced doulas reworking boundaries

• Birthworkers navigating burnout

• Anyone called to this work who wants to do it sustainably

This is a reset.

A grounding.